Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $59.37 | 3.592% | $61.5026 | $61.50 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.40 | 5.198% | $176.1015 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $207.51 | 5.774% | $219.4916 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #4 | $244.40 | 3.761% | $253.5919 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
Purchase #5 | $108.46 | 7.500% | $116.5945 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #6 | $231.57 | 12.347% | $260.1619 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.65 | 11.207% | $191.9989 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.36 | $1,279.4429 | $1,279.43 | $1,279.45 | $1,279.50 |